The GolfWRX forums exist so golfers have access to the latest equipment releases, hottest discussions, real equipment reviews, best instruction, new technologies and everything golf you can imagine.
So if you love golf, the GolfWRX forums are your sanctuary.
In the From the Forums weekly feature, we bring you the hottest, most buzz-worthy topics from our forums for your convenience. I’ll be your trusty tour guide to navigate the latest buzz.
Here’s a peek behind the curtain into golf’s sanctuary.
Best 60-degree wedge for chipping?
Here’s an interesting question: In the pantheon of high-lofted wedges, which performs best around the green? Of course, pitching and chipping are only half of a wedge’s function, but important components, to be sure. User TNED asked, “What’s a good, lightweight, high lofted chipping wedge for those short chips with no green to work with?”
The best reply in the thread goes to SadTrombone (great name too).
“The Voke really works well for my Traj. Helps me get zeroed out and if I put enough reps in, the process is enjoyable.”
“^ Okay, I don’t understand 2/3 of the golf talk in those sentences. I like my Vokey SM5s. I’ve always liked a wider sole 60° with low bounce, but I’m changing it up a bit this year. There’s nothing light about it, though you could have it ported, I guess.”
How do you get used to a new set of clubs?
Good talk here. User aljuds asks: “When you get a new set of irons what’s your game plan on your first range session? Do you go up and down the irons getting a feel for distances? Do you do something else? What is your approach?”
See WRXers advice for breaking in new weaponry.
To those who don’t wear gloves: What grips do you play?
We’re not sure what percentage of casual golfers don’t wear gloves…5 percent? 10 percent? Regardless, Sunster started a thread targeted at the minority of golfers who prefer the bare-handed approach centering around a question you likely haven’t considered: “Would your grip preference change if you were playing without a glove?”
Tour pros’ putters
If you don’t often make your way into the Putter Forum on GolfWRX, you’re missing out on a pair of fantastic threads. Greg Moore’s weekly photos from PGA Tour stops are one of the highlights of our content, as you know, but the mods have accumulated some of the best shots of player putters and manufacturers’ wares on Tour ranges. A real visual buffet.
The 5 best swings on Tour?
Here’s a fun debate: What are the five best swings on the PGA Tour right now? User Drewhill44 started the thread, and for the sake of discussion, here are his five.
- Adam Scott
- Louis Oosthuizen
- Rory McIlroy
- Rickie Fowler
- Hunter Mahan
Offer your take and see who else’s action WRXers like.
Poll: Who do you most want to win his first major?
Finally, a fun poll-based thread that’s pretty self-explanatory based on the title. Which Tour pro would you most like to see win his first major?
Make your pick in the poll, and see who the GolfWRX crowd favors.